E55K estate - why unsold?

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Before I opened the link, I had a good idea which one it would be and, just like you, it’s got me a bit bamboozled - it’s in the classic colour, it’s the 805, mileage is probably less than average for the year and it looks a genuine “unmolested” example.

The only thing I can think is that the “full service history” is just some stamps in a book but even saying that, it still looks a good buy even if it was patchy history.
 
Pre-facelift
Left hand side front and rear too low
14 years old
Non descriptive ad
High price
 
The dealer seems to have a bit of a rep for vehicles being not entirely as described. How deserved that is remains to be seen.
 
Pre-facelift
Left hand side front and rear too low
14 years old
Non descriptive ad
High price

All E55's are pre-facelift. The E63 model took over on the W211 facelift.
I agree, the front and rear left are lower than the right side.
14yrs old makes no difference on an E55 wagon. They are quite rare and usually get snapped up quickly if genuine.
The ad is pretty poor.
That is a decent price for an 05 (updated 805 model) E55 wagon. I've seen far higher prices obtained for similar and older cars.

I suspect all is not as it seems when inspected for it not to have sold.
 
Pre-facelift
Left hand side front and rear too low
14 years old
Non descriptive ad
High price

All E55Ks are pre-facelift, that’s a given and you’d not be looking at one if that was an issue! :)
I agree the suspension ride height looks incorrect, could be issues there.
Age again is a given - it’s actually a fairly late ‘55 on an ‘05 plate.
Advert is poor I agree.
Price is subjective.

To me the car isn’t particularly attractive - it’s very low spec (no COMAND, sunroof, keyless go, ventilated seats), mileage is average, condition looks average etc. It’s not particularly cheap either.

I guess what I’m saying is I can’t think of what would make you want to buy it? There’s not loads out there but when these cars do pop up for sale most have higher spec or lower mileage or are priced cheaper :)
 
All E55's are pre-facelift. The E63 model took over on the W211 facelift.
I agree, the front and rear left are lower than the right side.
14yrs old makes no difference on an E55 wagon. They are quite rare and usually get snapped up quickly if genuine.
The ad is pretty poor.
That is a decent price for an 05 (updated 805 model) E55 wagon. I've seen far higher prices obtained for similar and older cars.

I suspect all is not as it seems when inspected for it not to have sold.

All E55Ks are pre-facelift, that’s a given and you’d not be looking at one if that was an issue! :)
I agree the suspension ride height looks incorrect, could be issues there.
Age again is a given - it’s actually a fairly late ‘55 on an ‘05 plate.
Advert is poor I agree.
Price is subjective.

To me the car isn’t particularly attractive - it’s very low spec (no COMAND, sunroof, keyless go, ventilated seats), mileage is average, condition looks average etc. It’s not particularly cheap either.

I guess what I’m saying is I can’t think of what would make you want to buy it? There’s not loads out there but when these cars do pop up for sale most have higher spec or lower mileage or are priced cheaper :)
I didn’t know E63 was first introduced with 211 facelift, I’ve thought it started with 212 hence my first pre-facelift argument. :dk:
 
This is the datacard for anyone interested.
As Will above, quite a low spec car with only dynamic heated front seats a standout option.


FIN WDB2112762A643874
Model E 55 AMG
Engine 113990 60 031661
Transmission 722643 05 502811
Order Number 0 4 537 20663
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Interior LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE (251A)
Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)
Release Date 2004-07-12
Delivery Date 2004-07-13
Code Description
205B OWNERS MANUAL AND SERVICE RECORD - ENGLISH
213 SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
21N STEUERCODE WERK SINDELFINGEN/GRAZ
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
250A LEATHER
250B MOBILO LIFE/EUROPE SERVICE PACKAGE
251A LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
265 LINES-NO.PLATE DISCONTINUED
275 MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
283B AIRBAGLABLE - ENGLISH
287 THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE
28N STEUERCODE WERK SINDELFINGEN/GRAZ
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
423 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
500 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LH AND RH FOLDING
537L GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
543 SUN VISOR WITH MAKE-UP MIRROR L. AND R., BE-
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
573 CHILD SEAT MOUNTING, ISOFIX IN REAR
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
5XXL EUROPE
600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
618 BI-XENON HEADLAMPS FOR LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
668 PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
669 SPARE WHEEL / FOLDING WHEEL
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
744U BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
805 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
819 CD CHANGER
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
882 INTERIOR SAFEGUARD
910 DYNAMO WITH HIGHER CAPACITY (FFO)
915 FUEL TANK WITH LARGER CAPACITY
926 EXHAUST GAS CLEANING WITH EURO 4 TECHNOLOGY
954 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR AVANTGARDE VEHICLES
983 COC PAPER EURO 4 TECHNOLOGY W/O REG. CERT. PART II
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M001 ENGINES WITH SUPERCHARGER
M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M55 CAPACITY 5,5 LITRE
U15 2ND CARGO AREA W/ COMPART. UNDER MAIN FLOOR PANEL
U16 STOWAGE TANK BEHIND REAR SEAT BACKREST

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.datamb.com/vin/41My62YorZNdve9Ng
 
This is the datacard for anyone interested.
As Will above, quite a low spec car with only dynamic heated front seats a standout option.


FIN WDB2112762A643874
Model E 55 AMG
Engine 113990 60 031661
Transmission 722643 05 502811
Order Number 0 4 537 20663
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Interior LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE (251A)
Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)
Release Date 2004-07-12
Delivery Date 2004-07-13
Code Description
205B OWNERS MANUAL AND SERVICE RECORD - ENGLISH
213 SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
21N STEUERCODE WERK SINDELFINGEN/GRAZ
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
250A LEATHER
250B MOBILO LIFE/EUROPE SERVICE PACKAGE
251A LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
265 LINES-NO.PLATE DISCONTINUED
275 MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
283B AIRBAGLABLE - ENGLISH
287 THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE
28N STEUERCODE WERK SINDELFINGEN/GRAZ
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
423 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
500 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LH AND RH FOLDING
537L GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
543 SUN VISOR WITH MAKE-UP MIRROR L. AND R., BE-
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
573 CHILD SEAT MOUNTING, ISOFIX IN REAR
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
5XXL EUROPE
600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
618 BI-XENON HEADLAMPS FOR LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
668 PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
669 SPARE WHEEL / FOLDING WHEEL
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
744U BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
805 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
819 CD CHANGER
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
882 INTERIOR SAFEGUARD
910 DYNAMO WITH HIGHER CAPACITY (FFO)
915 FUEL TANK WITH LARGER CAPACITY
926 EXHAUST GAS CLEANING WITH EURO 4 TECHNOLOGY
954 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR AVANTGARDE VEHICLES
983 COC PAPER EURO 4 TECHNOLOGY W/O REG. CERT. PART II
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M001 ENGINES WITH SUPERCHARGER
M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M55 CAPACITY 5,5 LITRE
U15 2ND CARGO AREA W/ COMPART. UNDER MAIN FLOOR PANEL
U16 STOWAGE TANK BEHIND REAR SEAT BACKREST

Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.datamb.com/vin/41My62YorZNdve9Ng

I don’t think it’s got dynamic seats Roger, can’t see them on the datacard either? :)

Heated/electric/memory seats were standard :cool:
 
Faulty lop sided suspension, Aftermarket PDC that i dont believe work and bought for a cheap price from a Private chap who'd presumably had enough of it.
 
To be fair AMG cars tend to come pretty well equipped as standard.

Shame the sunroof is rare, and strange to see these cars without stuff like COMAND or factory PDC/phone pre-wire.
 
Spec is very poor, never seen one without factory pdc and yes the aftermarket ones can be next to useless.
Passenger rear is definitely low although it could just be the angle of parking for the pic. Certainly you'd be looking closely on an inspection.
If they are sticking to their guns price wise then its a bit steep really. 9000 is closer to the mark even from a dealer.
 
You know what, I’m sure it’s been discussed on the forum more than once before! :)
 
I wouldn’t let the lack of COMAND put me off, it’s a nigh-on 20 year old technology that wasn’t the most spectacular when it was released anyway.

No, as extras go, heated memory seats are enough for me, I buy an E55K for its engine and not for a few extra buttons that only get pushed when you first buy the car and then lay dormant until you come to sell it and an interested party says “what are the ventilated seats like?” and you just chortle that they’re like an asthmatic 90 year old blowing at you from across the road...
 
It's almost uniquely low specced. I would not but one without command. I would just keeps looking.
 

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